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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: His dream is to play professional ice hockey in the NHL .
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the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .
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a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

Ex: Safety gear, like helmets and knee pads, is important for rollerblading.
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taekwondo
[noun]

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

Ex: I signed up for taekwondo classes to improve my fitness and learn self-defense .
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captain
[noun]

the player in charge of a sports team

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referee
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , the referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .
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supporter
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a person who regularly follows, cheers for, and shows loyalty to a particular team or athlete

Ex: The supporters' cheers motivated the players to give their best .
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teammate
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a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

Ex: The teammates celebrated their victory together .
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opponent
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someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: Her main opponent in the competition was known for their quick decision-making .
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someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .
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cyclist
[noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .
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spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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squash
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a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

Ex: The objective of squash is to hit the ball against the front wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return .
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boxing
[noun]

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

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champion
[noun]

the winner of a competition

Ex: She proudly held up the trophy as the new champion.
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any sport or activity that involves high risk and adrenaline, often performed in challenging environments such as skydiving and hang gliding

Ex: He injured his leg while participating in extreme sports.
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high jump
[noun]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

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rider
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a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

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shooting
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the act of firing a projectile

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a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

Ex: He spent years training and practicing for motor racing competitions .
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fan
[noun]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

Ex: Many fans waited hours to get autographs from their favorite players .
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riding
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the state or act of a person who rides a horse

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
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